Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and the Office of Institutional Advancement hosted
the event bringing together alumni, friends, faculty, and current students in the
Athletic/Recreation Center. Approximately 40 pharmacists attended the event, meeting
with dozens of students in small groups.

“The P1 students rotated between eight pharmacists over this two-hour ‘speed networking-like’
activity,” said Kristin Motley, PharmD, who helped to organize the event.

The pharmacists who attended work for drug manufacturers, hospitals, managed care,
research, public health, retail, compounding, and long-term care pharmacies. Pharmacists
who work for the government in the armed forces and public health were also represented
at the event. The participants came from as far as Maryland, New Hampshire, and Arizona.

"The pharmacists explained their educational background and career pathways in 10
minute micro-sessions with the P1 students,” said Dr. Motley. “The students left the
event more excited than ever to pursue their dreams of becoming a pharmacist.”

Students are encouraged to follow up and keep in touch with the pharmacists they met
to engage in mentorship and get information about internships and career development
opportunities. The college hopes to offer this event for more P1 classes moving forward.